Dayton (Tennessee) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city and county seat in Rhea County, Tennessee, United States
About Dayton (Tennessee)
Though originally settled around 1820, what really put Dayton on the map was the famousScopes Trialof 1925, where a teacher named John T Scopes challenged the Butler Act of the state of Tennessee which dictated teachers not teach in a way that denied the biblical account of mankind's origin, that is to say, it prohibited the teaching of evolution. The prosecution was led by William Jennings Bryan while the defense lay in the hands of Clarence Darrow.
Top Attractions in Dayton (Tennessee)
Explore the best things to see and do in Dayton (Tennessee):
- ★Laurel Snow State Natural Area
- ★Rhea County Court House
Where to Stay in Dayton (Tennessee)
- 🏨Best Western Dayton
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